Arlin T. "Mac" McRae, 94, of Newburgh, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020. He was born on Monday, November 23, 1925 in New Harmony, Indiana to Tine and Iona (Woods) McRae.

He served in the U.S. Marines during WWII and was a recipient of the Purple Heart for injuries sustained on Iwo Jima. Mac was honored to attend the second Honor Flight and was escorted by his grandson. He graduated from Florida Southern College and then went on to receive his Master's Degree from Indiana University. He taught Art and English at Tell City High School for 13 years. He also taught English and Biblical Literature at Harrison High School, eventually serving as the English Department Head and was the Supervisor of English for the Evansville School Corporation. Mac introduced the class of biblical literature to the EVSC. He was the Supervisor for Student Teacher Evaluation at University of Southern Indiana. Mac served as past President of Phi Delta Kappa. He was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ where he served on the Board of Christian Education, taught Sunday school, was on the church council, sang in the choir, was involved in summer bible school, and played Judas in The Last Supper Tableau for 37 years. Mac co-authored a series of vocabulary-building books for Houghton-Mifflin and wrote a three-act play called, "Give Us A King." He served as a substitute teacher at Signature School until the age of 90. Mac, always active, was an artist and avid gardener. He enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. Mac loved his family and his students.

Mac was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Irene Deal, Arleta Mathews, Rosaleen Wright, and Iola Stewart; and brother, Wesley McRae.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday February 15, 2020 at Bethel United Church of Christ officiated by Rev. Carlos Haskins. Burial will follow at Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit on Friday from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Alexander East Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel United Church of Christ, 3029 North Green River Road, Evansville, Indiana 47715.

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Mr. McRae used to substitute for our classes at Signature. He was a treasure, and we loved to see him in the building. We loved him for his captivating storytelling, his witty retorts, his kindness, his service to our country, and most of all, for his authenticity. My prayers are and will continue to be with your family. Thank you for sharing your husband, father, and grandfather with all of us who were fortunate enough to know him.

Student

February 16, 2020

A great man and educator. Lovingly remembered by so many.

Bill Morgan

Student

February 15, 2020

I had Mr. McRae for homeroom and for Word Power. I still use today some of the skills that I learned then. He will be missed.Donna Myers nee RayClass of "71

February 15, 2020

My condolences to Mr. McRaes Family. He was my favorite teacher at Tell City High. He was always enthusiastic about his teaching. He prepared me to be a good student in college and later on, he inspired to be the type of teacher he was. May God be with you in this sorrowful time and hold you in the palm of His Hand!

Sarah (Yaggi) Steele

Student

February 14, 2020

He was my biblical lit teacher and made the class so interesting. He was a great teacher. So very sorry for your loss.

Candace Snyder

Student

February 14, 2020

To Mr McRae's family,We send our sincere condolences and prayers in your loss of this wonderul man. I was in the class of 1962 at Tell City High School. We all loved and respected him, he was our favorite teacher. My husband also had a great friendship and much respect for this awesome man. So very sorry for his family and friends.Rest in peace, "Mac" !

I was lucky enough to be in Mr. McRae's Biblical literature class at Harrison , he was one of the finest men I've known in my lifetime . R.I.P. Sir Sincerely , Wayne Parsley

wayne parsley

February 13, 2020

Mr. McRae was my home room teacher at Harrison High School and taught Humanities for the first time in EVSC. He was the kindest and most caring mentor. Blessings of peace to his wife, children, grandchildren and friends.

Nancy Bowers

Student

February 13, 2020

When I joined the faculty at Harrison, he introduced himself and made me feel welcome. He always had a smile and a kind word when we passed in the hall. A true gentleman.

Suetta Berkemeier

February 13, 2020

I was a student at Harrison in his Word Power class! One of the best classes and best teachers! Prayers to all of you for comfort as you move forward. I'm grateful to have known him!

Deena Stovall

February 13, 2020

Known to students at Harrison High as "Darlin' Arlin" - he was patient, kind, loved to teach, loved his students. I was fortunate to have him for both Biblical Literature and Word Power. He was a teacher's teacher, and a gentleman and a scholar.

Ross Rudolph

February 13, 2020

Kyle Roth

February 13, 2020

A wonderful person. He taught me a lot about language, art, literature and also about teaching.

Dorothy Stegman

February 13, 2020

The McRae family,Back when I was in high school, I had your father for Biblical Studies at Harrison High School. At the start of class one day, a kid was flying a paper airplane when your father walked in. Your dad, without hesitation, got a piece of paper, made his own paper airplane and flew it. We all had a good laugh, then settled down. He could always connect with his students.He was a great teacher!

Chris Unfried Foust

February 13, 2020

Among the best of the very best teachers ever.

Ruck Hussmann

February 13, 2020

Mr. McRae was such an interesting person. I had him as a substitute at Signature School frequently, and he always had a story for us. You knew it was going to be a good day if Mr. McRae was in the building. It was such an honor to have had him as an instructor, and he will be surely missed.

Autumn

February 13, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Punky Giles Uhde

February 12, 2020

What an exceptional teacher. Knowing McRae family was a joy. God be the family and the congregation of Bethel United Church of Christ.Our love and many memories. Joan, Bob and Kyle, Jana and Damien.

Joan Ritter

February 12, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Mr. McRae was a great educator. He was such a good example of great teaching.